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General Amsterdam

34 Reviews * Map and guidebook; * Crackers; * 2 Liter of water; * Fruit / power bars. * Hiking boots; * 1 extra t-shirt; * Shorts with many pockets; * Sunglasses; * Fleece type jacket; * Hat / cap; * Raincoat. *...

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Summer / Winter Clothes Barcelona

14 Reviews A big handbag which doesnt keep falling off your shoulder! Not only is it a pain, it also isnt safe from bag snatchers. Bag should be big enough to carry camera, papers, travel guide, water, juice, a...

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General Packing Tips Florence

22 Reviews We went on July and it was very hot about 32 degrees, so all on our luggage was summer cloth, confortable shoes because you will walk a lot. If you go on winter well take all jumper, trousers, hats,...

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Rain and wind gear Dublin

18 Reviews Irish weather is very changeable so you need to be prepared for all eventualities!!!! You can get all four seasons in one day at times ........ The easiest thing is to bring layers & include...

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Weather-Related Stockholm

13 Reviews If you are planning to use the public transport from airport to the city you have to have convenient rollon luggage, I originally through of taking the train but found it maybe cheaper to get a cab....

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Clothing Madrid

12 Reviews There's a craZy obsession in this city among adults and children alike for any kind of bag or case that's attached to wheels and pulled along. There are plenty of unlicensed wheelie-case drivers in...

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Weather Munich

9 Reviews Munich has a continental climate. However, because the city is located near the Alps, it is likely to rain often. Thunderstorms also often seem to appear out of the blue. Make sure you take your...

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General advices Moscow

29 Reviews Despite the usual snowy image of Russia, summers in Moscow are hot, usually upwards of +25, and frequently over +30. Hence, pack plenty of summer clothing - especially as cheaper fashion such as, say,...

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Beach Holidays Crete Island

3 Reviews Even if you have a decent base tan the intense Sun on Crete can burn you in no time at all if you don't use sunblock. And if you wait to buy it until you get to Crete the incredibly high prices for it...

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Good walking shoes & warm clothes Brugge

7 Reviews Lock it up with a pad lock folks. No joke! Take some crapy clothes with you. Then replace them with new cool new ones you buy alone the way. Donate you old ones to a hostel. Bring cold meds. They are...

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Clothing Palma de Mallorca

2 Reviews 1 bag swim suits, flip flops, shorts, nice dress clothes for going out. But if you don't bring any of these items there are places that sell them very cheaply. I'm not kidding. You might want to bring...

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Clothes Salzburg

7 Reviews Definitely pack warm. We were there in mid September and I don't think we ever slid out of our jackets. I will admit we are sun loving Australians but it was cold and overcast most of the time. We...

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Shoes and clothes Warsaw

6 Reviews Big, warm, hiking boots if you going hiking, or if you going anywhere in winter! And lots of sweaters, with at least one big, thick jacket to wear over everything! Some camera's have been known to...

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Clothes Saint Petersburg

8 Reviews For a summer trip to St. Petersburg, pack a light jacket (Spring or Autumn-weight) for when the sun goes down or when it rains. Take clothes that you can layer and peel off as it gets warmer. The...

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Shoes/Boots Tallinn

3 Reviews Duty free on the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry so dont buy more than you can carry. Bring some decent shoes. You can get an excellent pair of boots for about €30-40 in Tallinn, that would normally cost about...

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Climate Skopje

5 Reviews Bring an empty bag to carry all the stuff you are going to buy. I spent 4 days in Skopje in early June, at it was already between 35 and 40 degrees during the day. Light clothes, hats, and sunscreen...

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Weather Hamburg

8 Reviews In summer you need all sorts of clothes. In 4 days we had very cold and nice warm. So we need pullover and shorts. Don´t forget your umbrella!!! You need warm clothes when you take a harbour cruise...

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luggage Sofia

5 Reviews I would suggest you to carry little luggage because here you can find almost everything and for very cheap prices. The climate is temperate so it depandes on the season. The winter usually is very...

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Rainy Days Manchester

12 Reviews Manchester is quite flat in the city centre so you can bring wheeled suitcase with you. You see a lot of people wheeling suitcases around in the early hours of the morning near picadilly train...

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Clothing Dubrovnik

5 Reviews The women in Dubrovnik really seem to go all out, especially in the evening. Of course there are plenty of scruffy tourists too, but if you subscribe to the "when in Rome" philosophy, bring your...

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Map of Ljubljana Ljubljana

1 Review Don't forget to get a free map of Ljubljana at the Tourist Information Centre. Among two city maps, it includes the locations and short descriptions of the main sights and an overview of the city bus...

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Winter Innsbruck

6 Reviews During the winters,temperature can fall down to -10 at nights. So carry a lot of warm clothes. Gloves and a cap can always be purchased at the local markets. Carry a good pair of shoes..preferably...

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WEATHER Glasgow

9 Reviews The summer in Glasgow can be warm, but showers are a normal occurrence. So bring suitable lightweight waterproof clothing. Winter is very cold and yes more rain! So warm n waterproof is needed. There...

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Weather Bergen

9 Reviews As less bags as possible as you'll be tempted to walk a lot... Usually, on the western coast of Norway is raining but the temperature is not so low (it could be between 7-15 deg. C in May or even...

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Windproofs & sweater Malmö

3 Reviews I wasnt wrapped up warm enough.As Copenhagen had been pretty mild that morning, I figured I'd be ok, but there is one hell of an icy chill from the sea! So put on your woollies :) Picture of Malmo...

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What should you pack?

by Beausoleil

Your destination and activities will guide your packing. Try to take as little as possible. Many airlines are charging per bag, including carry-ons so it's wise to take as few as possible. Check your airline for allowed bag weight and dimensions. Weigh and measure your bags to make sure you won't be repacking at the airport. We've seen it and it doesn't look like fun. Many people want to avoid looking like a tourist. You can't. You buy your clothes where you live; they buy their clothes where they live so you are going to be dressed differently. Then there is the matter of class and gender. You can't win this one so don't try. Take comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather and your activities. Don't buy all new clothes for your trip. Nothing screams "TOURIST" more than clothes that still have the manufactureres fold lines on them. We simply take our normal clothes, enough...

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Put your full itinerary INSIDE your luggage

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It is a good idea to put your full itinerary on a luggage tag attached to the handle of your luggage. It is an even better idea to put another copy of your full itinerary inside each piece of luggage. If it is delayed or lost, you will eventually get it. If your home address and phone are on the tag, they will call you at home . . . only you will be on vacation and without your luggage. We've had our luggage shipped to us all over France and Italy when it disappeared. The longest wait was three days and it's usually on the next flight. If your info is with the bag, they can contact you and ship it to wherever you happen to be when they find it. Sounds silly but it works. I've attached a photo of a business card I use in my luggage tag and another photo of an itinerary placed inside the luggage. (The names have been changed for reasons of privacy.)

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Travel cash cards -- Caxton fx

by Getcarlos

If you are looking for a cash card to travel with Try Caxton fx. They have a world traveller card which may let you upload cash from from your card, I used it in NZ, Thailand etc from UK fine, but it's one of the lesser known ones but works great for travelling somewhere with multiple currencies, they do have a euro card too. The rates are much lower than those in travel agents and use the banking rates not tourist ones, more cash for us to spend.Travellers cheques are also a safe option but you get stung with the commission, much safer than carrying all that cash at least

Go Light, Go Light ,Go Light

by RoscoeGregg

You are not going to the wilderness. You are going to a very civilized place. Do not try to pack for every possibility. If you need an item that you did not bring you will be able to find it in Europe. Bring a little extra cash to cover the occasional unexpected necessary purchase. A few extra bucks are much lighter and more flexible that any item that you do not use on your trip.Focus on items that are flexible and work well with the other items in your kit. Like colors of clothing that are complementary.Items that you must not leave 1. Medications2. Copies of Prescriptions3. Extra Corrective Eye WearItems to leave at home1. Heirloom jewelry2. Any Item that you cannot afford to loose.Load your bags before you leave and then carry them around for an hour or so. Then repack your load. Do this till you can carry your load with ease. Then you can approach your travels with confidence that...

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Your Feet Are Your Babies

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You are allways afoot in Europe. Bring your most comfortable broken in walking shoes or boots. If they are new wear them at home till the are broken in. If you do not have a pair that fit replace them with a pair that do. Look till you find a brand that fits your foot. Look for a good shop where they still know how to measure your foot and fit you with the right footwear.Break them in at home. A blister at home is an annoyance. In Europe where you reach most things on foot it could derail your fun completely.Bring good socks. Wool or synthetic will work much better to prevent blisters than cotton and dry faster when you wash them. Bring at least 3-4 pair so you can wash one pair out each evening and have a clean dry pair always readyI know this sounds a bit excessive but footwear and walking are an especialty of mine. I have hiked 10s of thousands of miles and I am on my feet every...

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The most important of all

by Maryimelda

The best way to see most parts of Europe is on foot. Throw all thoughts of vanity out of the window and be sure to wear hard wearing, sensible, comfortable non-slip shoes, becfause more often than not you will be walking on ancient cobblestone paths and roads or rough and uneven paving stones. There is nothing that can take the fun and enjoyment out of sightseeing than sore feet or worse still, an injury sustained during a fall.

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Tea or coffee anyone?

by Maryimelda

How often do we see when reading hotel reviews that there were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room? These days it is extremely common to find that rooms in three star and less hotels do not have provision for a cuppa in the room. If it is important to you to have a late night cup of tea or coffee, then you can always pack your own little electric jug or kettle.Now I can hear you saying that a kettle on top of the fan in my previous tip is taking the packing things a little too far. But if you do what I do, you can usually pick up a cheap little jug at your first port of call and discard it at your last stop. This way, you don't need to take it on your international flight back home. For the few euro it will cost you, it should be well worth it to know that you can still have your late night cuppa and you can easily pick up a few disposable cups and plastic spoons at a...

A word to the wise....

by Maryimelda

Not many budget hotels in Europe are air conditioned. In fact there are very few indeed. Germany and Austria come to mind as being more inclined to heating than cooling in their hotels. It can sometimes get quite hot in some of the rooms especially during the summer months. You may be able to open a window, but in many cases, there will be a lot of noise from traffic etc outside the window. I have been caught once too often and now I carry a small desk fan, which, though not always totally effective is far better than nothing. My little fan weighs about 1kg, which some might think is excessive when trying to watch baggage weights, but to me, it is worth ten times its weight in gold. Even in Vienna in mid-September, I needed my fan. It is the first thing that goes into the case when I am packing.

Be prepared.....

by Maryimelda

It is always wise to travel light, there is nothing new about that bit of information. Do be aware that in Europe, the weather can change dramatically in a matter of hours so always have a light rainjacket of some sort and a compact umbrella in your day bag. I have a very lightweight waterproof bag that I wear like a backpack and in it I carry nothing else but my rain jacket and umbrella. It is no weight to carry and is my insurance against the rain and cold.

Applying for visa from the US

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for to the UKhttp://www.britainusa.com/visas/index_visa.asp?i=41000 or click herefor visa to Germanyhttp://www.germany.info/relaunch/index.html or click hereand specifically (for forms):http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/consular_services/visa.html or click here

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